Category Manager
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - Abb E-Mobility in San Giovanni Valdarno
Category Manager - IT, Production & EOL Equipment (Indirect Procurement)
Job Location: San Giovanni Valdarno Department: Production Sourcing Work Model: On Site Full-Time/Tempo parziale: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Job Req ID: 1750
ABB E-mobility is looking for a highly motivated Category Manager – IT, Production & EOL Equipment to join our Global Indirect Procurement team. Reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, you will own and drive the global sourcing strategy for IT and Production/EOL Equipment categories, delivering sustainable value through cost optimization, supplier innovation, digitalization, and risk management. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Operations, Engineering, R&D;, Finance, and regional procurement teams to shape category strategies that support ABB E-mobility's ambitious growth and operational excellence objectives.
Your Responsibilities
- Define, own, and execute global category strategies for IT, Production Equipment, and End-of-Line (EOL) Equipment,
ensuring alignment with business priorities and procurement objectives.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier selection, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract management across software, SaaS, cloud services, IT infrastructure, digital solutions, and production equipment.
- Identify and deliver cost optimization opportunities through spend analysis, demand management, specification challenge, and total cost of ownership (TCO) approaches.
- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships with leading technology vendors and specialized equipment providers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term value creation.
- Partner closely with IT, Operations, Engineering, R&D;, Finance, and regional procurement teams to ensure effective implementation of category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
- Monitor supplier performance, market dynamics, and technology trends to proactively manage risks an